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Steve Cram to host first webinar of a new vision for track and field

An independent group of leading experts in sport are working to develop a vision for the future of track and field in the UK, and the group have announced its first webinar, to be hosted by its co-chair Steve Cram at 6pm on Tuesday 13 January.
Eamonn Martin as team manager in Belfast

Podcast #81: Glasgow 2026 - Commonwealth winner Eamonn Martin's bid to change the sport

December's England Athletics Podcast, featuring 1990 Commonwealth 10,000m champion Eamonn Martin, is the latest episode in a series building up to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Martin reminisces about that glorious moment in Auckland 35 years ago - along with his London Marathon victory in 1993 - before discussing his current roles as a cross country Team Manager for England Athletics and an organiser of the London Cross Challenge Meeting.

Celebrating 2025: A year of community, championships and club volunteers 

From England Athletics indoor and outdoor championships to our volunteer awards and from Let’s Lift the Curfew to new partnership launches, this year has been a great one! So, as 2025 draws to a close, let’s look back through some of the athletics and running best bits from the year.
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New age group changes drop-in sessions added

Ahead of the age group changes coming into effect on 1 April 2026, England Athletics has been hosting a series of online drop-in sessions over the coming months, to allow those within the sport to get any remaining questions answered, or queries clarified. Two new dates for these sessions have been added in.
Running Industry Awards 2025

Running Industry Awards 2025 celebrate standout achievements across the sport

Running Industry Awards 2025 concluded in spectacular fashion at the Gala Awards Dinner held on Tuesday 9 Decemberat Burleigh Court, Loughborough University, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, brands, retailers, event organisers and community advocates in a night of recognition and celebration.

Sneyd Striders - setting the pace for Club Standards

Sneyd Striders Running Club (SSRC) are an adult only road running club based in Walsall. England Athletics Club Support Manager Rich Ayling has worked closely with the club, both to complete their Club Standards and more recently, when they were forced to relocate premises. We spoke to the Club Committee about Club Standards, working with England Athletics, and giving back to their community.
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CEO blog: building performers and building communities

As we enter the home straight of 2025, our CEO Chris Jones reflects on the past year with great pride and optimism for our sport and the role it will continue to play in contributing to a fairer, inclusive, and cohesive society.

The Pub Run Club - where running meets community 

RunTogether groups across the country are finding creative ways to bring people together, and the Pub Run Club is a perfect example of how running can strengthen community ties. 

Sign up for RUN:EA by 6 Jan for a chance to win over £400 in running gear!

If you’re an independent runner, RUN:EA is the membership you need to support your 2026 running journey. If you sign up by 6th January 2026, you could win a bundle of running essentials worth over £400!

How City of Portsmouth AC have improved their governance through Club Standards

City of Portsmouth Athletic Club have recently updated their governance standards, and have now achieved all seven of our Club Standards.